Monthly Archives: May 2009
Amsterdam, Here I Come…
Again. But this time around, it’ll be for business. So I’m not sure if I can get any sightseeing done. But the good news is: I’ll be making a quick stop at the picturesque town of Bruges in Belgium, where I definitely will be doing some sightseeing. Wheee! I’ll be back in the blogosphere after … Continue reading
Missing Omani Kebab
What is it with me and food from faraway places that I visit? I’ve been craving for Omani kebab lately like crazy. And it didn’t help when I browsed through the pics that I took in Oman and found this shot that I took of an old man selling kebab from the roadside, somewhere along … Continue reading
The Great Missed Call Mystery
It’s a universal fact that your mobile phone almost always rings when you’re in the bathroom or busy with something or another. By the time you’re reunited with your phone, you pick it up and scroll through the ‘Missed Calls’ list to check who it was. You see an unfamiliar number and, for a moment, … Continue reading
Omani Silver As Souvenirs
When in Oman and looking for some souvenirs, just rush to the nearest souk and buy yourself some Omani silver. The choices are bewildering, as everything is crammed side by side on walls and shelves, hanging from the low ceilings, mixed up nonchalantly in bins and barrels. The most obvious choice is the traditional curved … Continue reading
Super Chewy Brownies
This weekend’s treat is a favourite among the kids, a no-brainer to prepare, and is ready in a jiffy: Super Chewy Brownies, adapted from AllRecipes.Com’s Deep Dish Brownies. Here’s the tweaked recipe:- Super Chewy Brownies Ingredients: * 3/4 cup butter, melted * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 … Continue reading
